US Bridges

Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550240

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSlade Drive
CrossesWeracoba Creek
LocationCentral Columbus
RouteCity Street 1085
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49114, -84.96412
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Slade Drive over Weracoba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.